Title: Auntie Sheila's Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Auntie Sheila's Cottage Cottage in Glasgow with kitchen and fireplace ![Oven, dishwasher, high chair, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57330000/57326100/57326009/d6a78aa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57330000/57326100/57326009/d93fbf0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57330000/57326100/57326009/1eed26a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57330000/57326100/57326009/9b4d97fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57330000/57326100/57326009/b69fc88f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage offers a warm retreat. Relax by the wood burner in the living room, enjoy views of the garden from the kitchen/dining area or unwind on its charming small terrace. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Auntie Sheila's Cottage On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to explore the West Highland Way.. 5 steps to entrance. Lower Ground Floor: Study. Ground Floor: Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, DVD Player, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: (4 Steps), DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 20" Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden.. Aunties Sheila’s Cottage is perfect for a sociable holiday with its large cosy living room and plenty of comfortable seating, its wood burner is the hub of the cottage. The spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area leads off the living room and enjoys views of the rear garden, which has a charming small terrace at the front of the property to sit and enjoy the evening sun and the morning light. Comfortably sleeping 4-6 people with two spacious bedrooms upstairs and a study on the ground floor providing extra sleeping for two on a comfortable sofabed. Conveniently situated within a 2-mile walk of the village of Killearn and about 3 miles from the village of Drymen, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is well served for good pubs and eating places. Killearn has several places to eat and local convenience stores and Drymen offers a library, butcher, grocer, health centre, dentist, chemist, village pubs (including Scotland’s oldest licensed pub, The Clachan Inn), restaurants and two hotels, one with a leisure centre. This pretty mid-terrace holiday cottage, which the owners have used for many years as their own holiday property, sits in the small hamlet of Gartness. It was originally built to house mill workers from Gartness Mill on the nearby river, Endrick Water. Situated near the start of the West Highland Way, it has fantastic views of the Campsie and Fintry Hills and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Affectionately named after the family member who originally owned it, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is quiet and rural, yet equidistant between Glasgow and Stirling, both approximately 30 minutes away by car. Within a short drive, you can experience the delights of Aberfoyle, known as the ’Gateway to the Highlands’, walk along the shores of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, or explore the villages and lochs of the Trossachs. It’s ideal for walkers, with the West Highland Way passing the cottage, easy access to the nearby John Muir Way and close to the Campsie Fells and the Arrochar Alps, providing a wonderful holiday retreat and an ideal base for friends and family to spend time together. You’ll love exploring the nearby Pots of Gartness, a series of rocky pools which provide a great place to watch salmon on their way up river to spawn and you’re close to the beautiful and mythical Finnich Glen which houses the Devil’s Pulpit, featured in the famous TV series ’Outlander’. For whisky lovers, the most southerly Highland malt whisky distillery, Glengoyne Distillery, is situated at nearby Dumgoyne. If you enjoy fishing, then permits for the Endrick River are available from the garage in the nearby village of Gartocharn, with fishing also available on the Lake of Menteith. Stirling is 18 miles away with its ancient castle, Wallace monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre, along with many historic links to people such as Rob Roy Macgregor, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, all of whom had a part to play in the history of this area. There are lots of film locations to be visited within a short drive including Doune Castle which became the fictional Castle Leoch in ’Outlander’. Glasgow, the city of culture, entertainment and shopping can be reached within half an hour, and Edinburgh in 90 minutes’ drive. For cyclists, the cottage is close to National Cycle Network Route 7, which connects Balloch on the southern banks of Loch Lomond with Aberfoyle, Strathyre, Callander, Lochearnhead and Killin. Beach 20 miles. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles. Free WiFi There are steps within the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 5 steps to reach entrance - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48600000/48598300/48598204/344e252f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lomond Lodge 20, Luxury Log cabin on the banks of Loch Lomond Loch Lomond - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=48598204&PinnedHotelID=48598204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33391200/33391140/w1908h1080x216y0-c552bd40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dubh Loch Cottage on the banks of Loch Lomond. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number ST00540P If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK31299-UK31299 2 bedroom accommodation in Balfron Station near Glasgow 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Balfron Station, Near Glasgow Cottage 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Balfron Station, Near Glasgow Glasgow ## About the area Located in Glasgow, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Strathblane Falconry and SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Glasgow travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow.dx1334) [View more Cottages in Glasgow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Cottages.d1334-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.05060%2C-4.40612&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rAUdWbKkBUbi-8t1qZWK6V1Z_40=) Balfron Station, near Glasgow ### What's nearby - Glengoyne Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles - Balloch Castle - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles - Loch Lomond - 23 min drive - 15.9 miles - Loch Lomond Shores - 23 min drive - 15.9 miles - Golden Jubilee National Hospital - 25 min drive - 17.3 miles ### Getting around - Hillfoot Station - 17 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Oak Tree Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪St Mocha Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Blane Valley Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪St Mocha Carbeth - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tir Na Nog - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Auntie Sheila's Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Auntie Sheila's Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Auntie Sheila's Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Auntie Sheila's Cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Drymen War Memorial and Rob Roy Way - South. Glengoyne Distillery and art4you Scotland are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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